TRUE BLUE Bluegrass Band
True Blue was founded by Jack Hatfield in the early 1980’s, making them one of most experienced bluegrass bands in East Tennessee. They perform traditional bluegrass with occasional country and acoustic pop/rock selections sprinkled in for variety. True Blue has entertained at weddings, clubs, conventions, parties, festivals and receptions. They perform regularly at Blackberry Farms, one of the top-rated Bed and Breakfast in the USA, and at Knoxville venues such as Wild Wing Cafe, Barley’s, Social Dove, Boyd’s Jig & Reel and WDVX radio/WDVX.com Blue Plate Special. True Blue performs not only traditional bluegrass, but also original compositions by Jack, Jay Lloyd and Garrett Gregg. Swing/jazz tunes are part of their repertoire when appropriate.
Well-known musicians who have worked with True Blue include Paul Brewster http://bluegrassbios.com/brewster-paul, Richard Bennett http://bluegrassbios.com/bennett-richard, Michael Reno Harrell http://michaelreno.com, Wayne Taylor http://bluegrassbios.com/taylor-wayne,Tim Laughlin http://bluegrassbios.com/laughlin-tim, Roscoe Morgan http://roscoemorgan.com and Chris West http://bluemoonrisingband.com/the-band
True Blue is available to perform as a duo, trio, four-piece or five-piece band depending on the budget and the requirements of the event. True Blue has performed at over three hundred fifty weddings. Available for concerts, festivals, conventions, parties, receptions, weddings – any special occasion.
Bookings
References
The Inn at Blackberry Farms: Brian Lee, General Manager. 865-380-2086, www.blackberryfarm.com/concierge/services
WDVX Radio/Blue Plate Special: Red Hickey, host. 865-579-8009. redhickey@wdvx.com
Boyd’s Jig & Reel Old City, Knoxville: Gina Truitt, Manager. 865-805-1586. gina@jignreel.com
Barley’s Tap Room, Old City, Knoxville. Kyle Przbyszewski, jigandreelbooking@gmail.com
RT Lodge: Gary Doyle, General Manager, 865-293-6413, gary@rtlodge.com
Blackhorse Pub and Brewery: John Dewey, Manager, 865-561-3855, johndewey@blackhorsebrews.com
Dancing Bear Lodge, Townsend: Houston Oldham, Director of Operations. info@dancingbearlodge.com 865 448-6000
Social Dove, Old City, Knoxville: Cody Bauer, cody1bauer@gmail.com
Barley’s Tap Room/Behind the Barn Concert Series: Maryville. Sarah Pirkle. 865-724-6507
Wild Wing Cafe: Roger Harb/WDXV Radio Booking Agent. 865-898-9784. rogerharb@bellsouth.net
City of Knoxville: Aaron Browning, Director of Parks and Recreation. 865-215-1719. abrowning@knoxvilletn.gov
Shamrock Festival: East TN Kidney Foundation. Katie Martin, Director. 865-288-7351. admin@etkidney.org
Forest Brook Special Events: Mary McCormick, Entertainment Director. 865-719-3182
Daddy Mac’s Restaurant/Bar: Roger Harb, WDVX Booking Agent, 865-898-9784, rogerharb@bellsouth.com
The Listening Room Cafe, Sevierville: Brian O’Shea, tlrbooking@listeningroomcafe.com, 615 245-6272.
RiverView Family Farm Summer Concert Series, 12130 Prater Lane, Knoxville: Rachel Semanski-Williams 865 603-9347